Gentianaceae
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The Gentianaceae family is a group of plants within the order Gentianales, comprising about 18 genera and more than 400 species. These plants are predominantly found in temperate and mountainous regions, with some species occurring in tropical areas. The family is particularly known for its herbaceous plants and its medicinal applications, as many species contain compounds that stimulate appetite and aid digestion.
Plants in the Gentianaceae family vary in appearance, but they typically share some common traits:
Plants in the Gentianaceae family are rich in bioactive compounds that contribute to their medicinal properties:
The plants in the Gentianaceae family exhibit several distinct physical traits:
The Gentianaceae family has some species of economic importance, particularly for their medicinal applications:
Plants in the Gentianaceae family are known for their medicinal properties:
Some species in the Gentianaceae family are also used in the cosmetic industry:
The Gentianaceae family plays an important role in ecosystems:
While the Gentianaceae family offers numerous benefits, there are some considerations:
The Gentianaceae family is a rich and valuable group of plants with a wide range of medicinal, ecological, and ornamental uses. Gentiana lutea (gentian) is particularly important for its digestive benefits and use in treating gastrointestinal disorders. Other species, such as Swertia chirayita, are vital in traditional medicine for their anti-malarial and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Song J, Chen F, Liu J, Zou Y, Luo Y, Yi X, Meng J, Chen X. Combinative Method Using Multi-components Quantitation and HPLC Fingerprint for Comprehensive Evaluation of Gentiana crassicaulis. Pharmacogn Mag. 2017 Jan-Mar;13(49):180-187. doi: 10.4103/0973-1296.197639. PMID: 28216904; PMCID: PMC5307905.
Summary: HPLC quantitative analysis and fingerprints was developed to evaluate the quality of Gentiana crassicaulisSimilarity analysis, hierarchical cluster analysis, principal component analysis and factor analysis were employed to analysis the chromatographic dataset.The results of multi-components quantitation analysis, similarity analysis, hierarchical cluster analysis, principal component analysis and factor analysis were consistent.All samples could be classified into two groups, which could to some extent reflect the quality differences of theses samples. Abbreviations used: SA: Similarity analysis, HCA: Hierarchical cluster analysis, PCA :Principal component Analysis, FA :Factor analysis.
Sykorová Z, Wiemken A, Redecker D. Cooccurring Gentiana verna and Gentiana acaulis and their neighboring plants in two Swiss upper montane meadows harbor distinct arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2007 Sep;73(17):5426-34. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00987-07.
Abstract. The community composition of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) was analyzed in roots of Gentiana verna, Gentiana acaulis, and accompanying plant species from two species-rich Swiss alpine meadows located in the same area. The aim of the study was to elucidate the impact of host preference or host specificity on the AMF community in the roots. The roots were analyzed by nested PCR, restriction fragment length polymorphism screening, and sequencing of ribosomal DNA small-subunit and internal transcribed spacer regions. The AMF sequences were analyzed phylogenetically and used to define monophyletic sequence types. The AMF community composition was strongly influenced by the host plant species, but compositions did not significantly differ between the two sites. Detailed analyses of the two cooccurring gentian species G. verna and G. acaulis, as well as of neighboring Trifolium spp., revealed that their AMF communities differed significantly. All three host plant taxa harbored AMF communities comprising multiple phylotypes from different fungal lineages. A frequent fungal phylotype from Glomus group B was almost exclusively found in Trifolium spp., suggesting some degree of host preference for this fungus in this habitat. In conclusion, the results indicate that within a relatively small area with similar soil and climatic conditions, the host plant species can have a major influence on the AMF communities within the roots. No evidence was found for a narrowing of the mycosymbiont spectrum in the two green gentians, in contrast to previous findings with their achlorophyllous relatives.
Wang K, Coyle ME, Mansu S, Zhang AL, Xue CC. Gentiana scabra Bunge. Formula for Herpes Zoster: Biological Actions of Key Herbs and Systematic Review of Efficacy and Safety. Phytother Res. 2017 Mar;31(3):375-386. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5769. Epub 2017 Jan 12. PMID: 28078812.
Song QS, Gao KB, Fu KZ. Isolation and identification of gentiopicroside from the roots of Gentiana triflora Pall. Zhong Yao Tong Bao. 1987 Dec;12(12):36-7, 59. Chinese. PMID: 3446393.
Sheu MJ, Chiu CC, Yang DJ, Hsu TC, Tzang BS. The Root Extract of Gentiana macrophylla Pall. Alleviates B19-NS1-Exacerbated Liver Injuries in NZB/W F1 Mice. J Med Food. 2017 Jan;20(1):56-64. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2016.3817.
(6) Li J, Gao L, Sun K, Xiao D, Li W, Xiang L, Qi J. Benzoate fraction from Gentiana rigescens Franch alleviates scopolamine-induced impaired memory in mice model in vivo. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016 Dec 4;193:107-116. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.08.001.
Jia N, Li Y, Wu Y, Xi M, Hur G, Zhang X, Cui J, Sun W, Wen A. Comparison of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Gentiana macrophylla Pall. and Gentiana straminea Maxim., and identification of their active constituents. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Dec 18;144(3):638-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.10.004.
Xiong B, Zhao ZL, Ni LH, Gaawe D, Mi M. DNA-based identification of Gentiana robusta and related species. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2015 Dec;40(23):4680-5.
Yang F, Gong J, Wang G, Chen P, Yang L, Wang Z. Waltonitone inhibits proliferation of hepatoma cells and tumorigenesis via FXR-miR-22-CCNA2 signaling pathway. Oncotarget. 2016 Nov 15;7(46):75165-75175. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.12614.
Chueh FS, Chen CC, Sagare AP, Tsay HS. Quantitative determination of secoiridoid glucosides in in vitro propagated plants of Gentiana davidii var. formosana by high performance liquid chromatography. Planta Med. 2001 Feb;67(1):70-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-10622
Tan RX, Kong LD, Wei HX. Secoiridoid glycosides and an antifungal anthranilate derivative from Gentiana tibetica. Phytochemistry. 1998 Apr;47(7):1223-6. doi: 10.1016/s0031-9422(97)00698-5.
Zong LL, Luo GF, Wu LH, Wang ZT, Chou GX, Liu HQ. Quality standard study on Tibetan medicine Gentianae Urnulae Herba. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2015 Oct;40(19):3878-82.
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